Portuguese paper identifies World Cup flops including Neymar and Ronaldo

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Portuguese paper identifies World Cup flops including Neymar and Ronaldo
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Portuguese newspaper A Bola has released a lineup of the biggest disappointments from the FIFA World Cup. The list features 11 starters and 12 substitutes, highlighting three Brazilian players: Gabriel Magalhães, Neymar, and Raphinha. The assessment focuses on their poor performances, with Neymar managing only one goal in two games due to injury, while Magalhães was criticized for his role in Brazil’s limited success. Cristiano Ronaldo also makes the list, as the publication argues that his statistics do not reflect a strong campaign. A Bola’s compilation includes notable players from various national teams, such as Muslera, Kimmich, and Valverde. Full details of the selections were provided, underscoring the high expectations set for these athletes.

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  • A Bola names biggest World Cup flops
  • Includes Neymar, Ronaldo, and Magalhães
  • Neymar scored once in two matches
  • Ronaldo's statistics considered misleading
  • List features players from several countries
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Portuguese newspaper A Bola put together a lineup of disappointments from the FIFA World Cup.The list has 11 ‘starters’, as well as 12 ‘substitutes’, and includes three players from the Brazil...

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